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Iran's Ahmadinejad Will Run For Presidency, Flouting Ayatollah's Advice

Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered to run for a third term. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had reportedly urged him not to run, and the announcement caught many people by surprise.
Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad raises his hand Wednesday as he registers to run in Iran's presidential election next month.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has registered to run for his third term as Iran's president, putting a jolt into next month's elections. He's the latest hardline challenger to emerge against President Hassan Rouhani, declaring his candidacy in a move that caught

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